I got an email from Valve with a Congratulations! You've been selected to play Dota 2.

I look in my steam list and there is "Dota 2" and "Dota 2 Test". Whats the difference? Witch one do I install or do I need them both?
Also Why does the Dota 2 forum link under Steam Game Discussions redirect me to playdota.com? I don't won't to set up a account there and I didn't won't to post this in Gen Discussion.
There should be a steam dedicated Dota 2 forum rite here just like every other steam game I have.

I got an email from Valve with a Congratulations! You've been selected to play Dota 2.

I look in my steam list and there is "Dota 2" and "Dota 2 Test". Whats the difference? Witch one do I install or do I need them both?
Also Why does the Dota 2 forum link under Steam Game Discussions redirect me to playdota.com? I don't won't to set up a account there and I didn't won't to post this in Gen Discussion.
There should be a steam dedicated Dota 2 forum rite here just like every other steam game I have.

There will be a forum for DOTA WHEN it's released, as it is, when you play the beta, you'll see the links to the dev forum.

I got an email from Valve with a Congratulations! You've been selected to play Dota 2.

I look in my steam list and there is "Dota 2" and "Dota 2 Test". Whats the difference? Witch one do I install or do I need them both?
Also Why does the Dota 2 forum link under Steam Game Discussions redirect me to playdota.com? I don't won't to set up a account there and I didn't won't to post this in Gen Discussion.
There should be a steam dedicated Dota 2 forum rite here just like every other steam game I have.

I would install Dota 2. If you like the game than Install the Dota 2 Test. Dota 2 Test is kind of redundant.. so I don't know. It usually has new features and you may want to experience them before they come to the main game. In the end Dota 2 definitely, Dota 2 Test if you are interested in coming features.

Dota 2 Links to PlayDota because Valve feels is the best place for you to go for community questions. Something I support. You'd be fragmenting the community having a forum here. PlayDota is the community and if you want to participate in it then you need to go over there.

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Originally Posted by crunchyfrog555

There will be a forum for DOTA WHEN it's released, as it is, when you play the beta, you'll see the links to the dev forum.

That's a pretty bold statement. Considering CS:GO has a forum. Let's not forget Valve employees have said on numerous occasions that PlayDota Forums is the best place for the community to go. Thus the Redirect. Unlikely to see a Dota Forum.